Full-Time Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher childcare
About The Position
Salem Montessori School is hiring a full-time assistant to work with infants and toddlers. The role supports children’s physical, social-emotional, and cognitive well-being and development as part of a collaborative, caring staff team. Assistants serve as positive role models, help children use resources and explore through learning and play activities using the Montessori method, and contribute to a structured classroom environment. The role also includes caring for the classroom environment and completing chores such as cleaning. Employees who receive an offer must pass a post-offer background process that includes a basic TB test, fingerprinting, and completion of an online training program.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- High school diploma or GED.
- CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to become certified.
- Ability to be on your feet and to lift and move.
- Willingness to engage with young children and other staff members.
- Dependable and consistent ability to be physically and mentally present for children.
- Keen awareness and observation skills.
- Professional and mature appearance and attitude.
- Must pass the post-offer pre-employment process, including a basic TB test and fingerprint test, and complete an online training program.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with children is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the well-being and development of infants and toddlers across physical, social-emotional, and cognitive areas.
- Help children use resources and explore during learning and play activities using the Montessori method.
- Establish and enforce classroom rules and behavioral boundaries.
- Proactively solve problems, care for the environment, and build relationships.
- Communicate articulately, respectfully, and constructively with children and staff.
- Complete chores apart from childcare, including cleaning.
- Work collaboratively with staff and serve as a positive role model.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Competitive pay
- Holiday care hours
- Training and career development opportunities
- Medical, dental, and insurance plans
- Opportunity to gain experience working with children ages 0–3 or 3–6
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
